Alma Primary School

Public K-2

 1600 Hwy 64 E
       Alma, AR  72921


(479) 632-5100

District: Alma School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,349 Help


Students who attend Alma Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Alma Middle School
High:    Alma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Two or more races:
8.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), two or more races (8.4%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma Primary School is 19.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma Primary School is $8,349.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alma Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma School District 78th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Alma Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 529 6 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 537
1990 558 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 540 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1992 558 5 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1993 560 7 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 583
1994 607 9 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 569 13 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 569 13 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 625 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 601 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1999 599 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2000 601 3 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2001 622 5 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 651 4 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2003 651 4 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2004 693 3 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 713 7 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2006 709 13 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 752 14 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 782
2008 754 16 1 16 5 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 751 17 2 16 3 n/a n/a 0 789
2010 766 10 3 21 3 2 7 0 812
2011 667 15 0 16 12 2 30 0 742
2012 609 5 2 26 7 2 34 0 685
2013 620 8 1 41 8 0 44 0 722
2014 594 10 2 34 5 1 42 0 688
2015 614 11 0 34 14 0 33 0 706
2016 584 5 4 36 17 0 24 0 670
2017 576 5 2 29 19 0 28 0 659
2018 614 4 0 29 21 0 43 0 711
2019 621 7 0 19 13 0 48 0 708
2020 650 9 0 21 21 0 50 0 751
2021 621 10 0 32 16 0 48 0 727
2022 614 14 3 35 21 0 50 0 737
2023 563 12 3 45 18 1 59 0 701

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alma Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 30.0 16.9 n/a
1989 537 30.0 17.9 n/a
1990 566 31.0 18.2 35.7
1991 551 31.8 17.3 36.1
1992 568 31.5 18.0 37.3
1993 583 31.0 18.8 34
1994 619 33.5 18.5 36.5
1995 590 34.7 17.0 40
1996 590 34.7 17.0 40
1997 632 36.0 17.6 34.8
1998 610 36.0 16.9 34.8
1999 608 32.5 18.7 43.3
2000 615 41.0 15.0 42.8
2001 635 41.0 15.5 47.9
2002 668 43.0 15.5 48.2
2003 668 43.0 15.5 48.2
2004 708 46.0 15.4 44.9
2005 736 48.0 15.3 49.3
2006 737 50.0 14.7 47.8
2007 782 51.0 15.3 55
2008 792 49.0 16.2 53.7
2009 789 49.0 16.1 55.1
2010 812 53.6 15.6 56.8
2011 742 48.6 15.2 57.7
2012 685 44.0 15.5 58.4
2013 722 43.7 16.4 57.9
2014 688 42.8 16.0 58.3
2015 706 41.0 17.2 58.1
2016 670 40.0 16.7 58.5
2017 659 39.1 16.8 26.3
2018 711 39.1 18.1 24.5
2019 708 38.0 18.6 51.1
2020 751 43.0 17.4 54.5
2021 727 42.6 17.0 56.3
2022 737 40.5 18.1 49.7
2023 701 36.0 19.4 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alma Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 30.0 16.9 n/a
1989 537 30.0 17.9 n/a
1990 566 31.0 18.2 35.7
1991 551 31.8 17.3 36.1
1992 568 31.5 18.0 37.3
1993 583 31.0 18.8 34
1994 619 33.5 18.5 36.5
1995 590 34.7 17.0 40
1996 590 34.7 17.0 40
1997 632 36.0 17.6 34.8
1998 610 36.0 16.9 34.8
1999 608 32.5 18.7 43.3
2000 615 41.0 15.0 42.8
2001 635 41.0 15.5 47.9
2002 668 43.0 15.5 48.2
2003 668 43.0 15.5 48.2
2004 708 46.0 15.4 44.9
2005 736 48.0 15.3 49.3
2006 737 50.0 14.7 47.8
2007 782 51.0 15.3 55
2008 792 49.0 16.2 53.7
2009 789 49.0 16.1 55.1
2010 812 53.6 15.6 56.8
2011 742 48.6 15.2 57.7
2012 685 44.0 15.5 58.4
2013 722 43.7 16.4 57.9
2014 688 42.8 16.0 58.3
2015 706 41.0 17.2 58.1
2016 670 40.0 16.7 58.5
2017 659 39.1 16.8 26.3
2018 711 39.1 18.1 24.5
2019 708 38.0 18.6 51.1
2020 751 43.0 17.4 54.5
2021 727 42.6 17.0 56.3
2022 737 40.5 18.1 49.7
2023 701 36.0 19.4 47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alma Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,528 (18.3%) $6,821 (81.7%) $8,349

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma Primary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students708701
 1%
African American712
 71.4%
American Indian1318
 38.5%
Asian03
Hispanic1945
 136.8%
Pacific Islander01
White621563
 9.3%
Two or More Races4859
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%47.2%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alma Primary School

Students at Alma Primary School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended Alma Primary School.

Students who attend Alma Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alma Middle School
High : Alma High School


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